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Based on General International research, The Porter Cable model 7518 router with its horse power and size to fit works best with there lift model 40-125 that came with the router table model 40-200 cast iron top 24 x 32. Made by Excalibur By General International Co. Rockler had a good price.

Based on General International research, The Porter Cable model 7518 router with its horse power and size to fit works best with there lift model 40-125 that came with the router table model 40-200 cast iron top 24 x 32. Made by Excalibur By General International Co. Rockler had a good price.

BEST ANSWER:It takes a router lift to adjust most heavy duty routers from above the table. I have my 7518 -- a wonderful workhorse -- mounted in an Excalibur 40-d125 lift mounted on an Excalibur 40-200c table. A crank fits into an opening on the top of the table to adjust the height. With my set-up, which uses a chain drive to raise and lower the router, the height will remain the same through many passes through the router. I am sure that other set-ups would work well too.

BEST ANSWER:It takes a router lift to adjust most heavy duty routers from above the table. I have my 7518 -- a wonderful workhorse -- mounted in an Excalibur 40-d125 lift mounted on an Excalibur 40-200c table. A crank fits into an opening on the top of the table to adjust the height. With my set-up, which uses a chain drive to raise and lower the router, the height will remain the same through many passes through the router. I am sure that other set-ups would work well too.

no you have to turn router from under the table to get right height and change bits and after a few times I went and bought a router lift kit. the one I purchased was INCRA-Mast-R-Lift-II and the INCRA 6-pc Ring Set makes for easy changing bits and getting right height fast also little pricier but its worth it to me check it out on web site

GregoryI purchased a Master.lift II. Rockler sells them and they are compatible with rockler tables. I have the same router as you. It is nice and powerful but clumsy.to adjust because of it's weight. The masterly ft II is a very high quality lift and made to handle the 7518 router.Hope that helps.

BEST ANSWER:I am not sure if there is a plunge base for this. I am using it in a stationary table with a router lift and only am using the motor and not the handles. It is a very powerful router and a bit heavy for continuous handheld use.Great router though.

BEST ANSWER:I am not sure if there is a plunge base for this. I am using it in a stationary table with a router lift and only am using the motor and not the handles. It is a very powerful router and a bit heavy for continuous handheld use.Great router though.

Will this router work with a variable speed control? I hate having to reach under table to adjust but I've read that soft start and variable speed routers won't work with external speed controllers. Has any tried one with this unit?

I'm using the 1" D x 1-3/4" H x 1/2" Shank Rockler Pattern Flush Trim BitItem #: 37348 to pattern shape two pieces of 3/4" thick Marine plywood that will be laminated together to build an inflatable boat transom. Which router would be the best choice for this bit and job? I plan to cut the 1.5" thick transom plug about 1/4" proud of the transom template on all sides so the bit will be trimming about 1/4 of stock 1.5" thick. The transom plug is of such size, shape and weight I figured it would be best to clamp it to the work table and hand hold the router. two concerns are that I want a router powerful enough to do the job without bogging down and rippling the edge yet I want a router that's not to big that I can't control it with two hands. I'm looking at the Porter 690LR or the Porter 7918, is the Porter 7918 to large and powerful to hold two handed? on bench clamped stock? Is there a better choice than one of these routers?

Reviews

I purchased the Porter Cable 7518 and a Mast R Lift to replace the M12V Hitachi router in my router table. I could not be happier with the router. I thought it might be a bit top heavy but was amased at how balanced it was. The reason for the relpacement was the ease of adjusting the router bit with the Mast R Lift.

I bought this router for the table, I later added the JessEm Mast-R-Lift, both are the best. I routed over a 1000 feet of 1x2 poplar for cabient doors running for hours it never missed a lick in a closed table, I ran a 2 inch and 1-1/2 inch dust ports on it and blew it out and off with my porter air compressor after each use, it still like new. I wish I had a second one to use when doing doors so the set up never had to be adjusted but with the JessEm lift it was very easy.

I have the 7518 motor mounted in my table. It's a bit too powerful for me to handle as a hand held router but it really excels as a table router. I can't see using any other for a full size table. It works any stock handily. I've had zero issues with this router. My only negative, and it's not really that big a negative is the noise. This router is loud. I find it especially irritating because to my ears, it has a particularly higher pitch ring in the general noise it makes. I had it checked out to be sure the motor was okay, and the router is fine. I seem to have sensitive ears so good hearing protection is a must with this particular router. It's a excellent router, just loud.

I had a DeWalt 618 in a small Bosch router table for a long time. When I replaced my table saw I decide to build a custom router table in the extension wing, and part of that setup was the Bench Dog Pro Lift. I had been thinking about buying a second router {up to that point it was going to be another DeWalt 618 just so all the accessories would be interchangeable} so one could always live in the router table and the other could be setup for bench top operations. Well, with the Bench Dog I would have had to buy an adapter for the DeWalt and since I was in the market for a second router anyway I decided to pick one of these up (especially since Rockler was running the free Freud router bit set promo!) to put in the router table. The DeWalt then became the dedicated bench top router. This router is massive, and heavy - definitely belongs in the table. It has a TON of power, and is built like a tank. This will handle literally anything you throw at it. The slow start is great too. If you need a powerful router, ideally for router table operations, pick this up (and grab the Freud bit set if you still can) and you won't be disappointed.

I purchased this router for use in a Jesem router table. It could not have been. A better choice and even ordering frm the UK with the added import duties and need for a transformer make it well worth the effort.Rockler staff were also helpful and friendly in keeping me updated about this difficult ordering process from across the Atlantic!

Fantastic Porter &amp; Cable 3 1/4 HP Router! I recycled an old De Walt Radial Arm Saw Stand to accommodate my new router and Rockler Table Top. Now I need a Rockler, &amp; Porter &amp; Cable emblem to attach to the front with the De Walt Sign!

Replaced another 7518 that had been used with a ShopBot CNC router for 10 years in a cabinet shop. Getting the old one repaired as it still has lots of life in it. Great professional, heavy duty units.

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I have been using Rockler for years, your products are always the best that can be purchased and your prices are very reasonable. Ann you have always done your best to make me feel as though I was your very best customer. Thank you for great service."